Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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